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Mosque: finding harmony through praying together

I can explain how attending Jummah prayers on Fridays brings harmony to many Muslims.

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Mosque: finding harmony through praying together

I can explain how attending Jummah prayers on Fridays brings harmony to many Muslims.

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Key learning points

  1. On Fridays there are prayers in the middle of the day, called Jummah prayers.
  2. This is the busiest time in the mosque when many Muslims will meet together for prayers.
  3. There will also be a sermon and teaching from the Iman.

Keywords

  • Jummah prayer - prayer held at the mosque on Friday

  • Sermon - a talk with religious teaching

  • Ummah - the worldwide Muslim community

  • Adhan - the call to prayer

Common misconception

Friday is the only day Muslims go to Mosque.

Muslims pray five times a day and may do this at home or at the mosque.


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Invite an imam to talk about the importance of Friday prayers for Muslims. Share a video of Jummah prayer at a mosque.
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4 Questions

Q1.
What is the special place of worship called for Muslims?
a church
Correct answer: a mosque
a synagogue
Q2.
Where can Muslims perform Salat?
Correct answer: at home or in the mosque
only in a mosque
only in open spaces
Q3.
For Muslims, which day of the week is the special day for praying at the mosque?
Sunday
Tuesday
Correct answer: Friday
Q4.
In which direction do Muslims face when performing Salat?
towards their local mosque
Correct answer: towards the Ka'bah in Makkah
towards the east

5 Questions

Q1.
What is the name of the special prayer that Muslims do on Fridays?
the fajr prayer
Correct answer: the Jummah prayer
the Maghrib prayer
Q2.
When do Muslims perform Jummah prayers?
Correct answer: in the middle of the day
early in the morning
at sunset
Q3.
What is a mosque like during Jummah prayers?
it is very quiet
there are only a few people praying
Correct answer: it is the busiest time of the week
Q4.
Who gives the sermon during Jummah prayers?
Correct answer: the imam
a teacher
a friend
Q5.
What happens at Jummah prayers?
Muslims pray alone at home
Correct answer: Muslims gather at the mosque, pray together and listen to a sermon
Muslims pray with their families at home